The 'Smoke Detector Beeping' meme stems from a widespread internet phenomenon where people record videos or participate in voice chats while a low-battery smoke alarm chirps in the background. Often associated with relatable procrastination tropes on platforms like TikTok and Twitter, it has evolved into a symbol of sensory adaptation. The humor lies in the owner's apparent ability to completely tune out the high-pitched, piercing sound while everyone else finds it agonizingly loud. It is frequently used to represent small but persistent annoyances or the chaotic energy of someone who has their priorities slightly out of order.